The GANG

Geeky Antics Network Global (GANG) was founded by http://twitter.com/yogizilla thanks to friendly nudges from ObioneX2 (James Tarr) and other awesome geeks. I want this to be *our* baby, focusing on collaboration and building something bigger than any one person, project, or brand. The essence of GANG is teamwork and doing away with archaic, cut-throat ways of doing things. It’s all about passionate people getting together and geeking out. Most importantly, we’re working towards perfecting a model whereas no one person carries a heavy burden. If we all work together, the individual load is far less.. . And we can have more fun and success doing what we truly believe in!

Without further ado – here are the ways we can team up and some of those awesome geeks we keep mentioning!

High fives are still cool.. Samus Aran and Solid Snake say so!

There are many ways we can work together. Here are a few of the skill sets and opportunities we’ll be seeking:

Custom Artwork (i.e. logos, overlays, intros, etc.)

Guest Blogs & Reblogging

Podcast Guest Hosts

Social Media Promotions

Giveaways Hosting & Donations

Community Playdates & Livestreaming

Video Game Tournaments & Ladders

Paid Endorsements & Ad Spots

Paid Reviews & Promotional Content

Public Relations & Media Archives

Freelance Writing & Marketing Projects

We are particularly interested in working with small businesses, startups, and professionals in the gaming, consumer electronics, fictional writing, SAAS, and related industries. You know, all things considered geek. There are many tangents that most do not even think of. Heck, game mechanics and game theory are at work all around us so, surely, we have common goals and similar audiences!

Yomar “Yogizilla” Lopez – Marketing Strategy, Consulting, & Creative Direction – Yogi is an IT veteran with experience in game development and design that goes as far back to the 80s. He currently freelances as a ghostwriter, marketing consultant, and business coach (yes, that’s a thing). His dream is to one day focus on creative writing and game design, perhaps with a little cartooning and electronica music dabbling thrown in for variety. He’ll be heading up all creative projects on GANG so we establish proper marketing systems, acceptable quality standards, and a wide breadth of subject matter. Yogi also built this site and many others by himself, which explains the MS-Paint graphics.

Andy “Spathizilla” Fewtrell – Technology & Quality Control – Yogi’s brother-from-another-mother and one of the original members of Clan NoF (Nipples of Fate), Andy is our resident techie and developer. He has experience with big companies such as Sierra and CCP (EVE Online). These days, Andy contributes to the modding community for many games, including Minecraft! He consults on all things to do with IT security and keeps things running and in tip-top condition around here. He reports about tech stuff. Best sysadmin ever! w00t! Also, don’t touch his corner.

Stan Faryna – Newsletters & Community Events – THE Faryna himself is here! Stan and Yogi go way back. They used to work on a podcast miniseries called Not Just Another Business Podcast (#NJAB). They’ve also collaborated on blogs, social media, and marketing projects/promotions. Stan is a very easy-going guy whose voice will likely put you in a trance. He is an author with some deep philsophical insights. Stan is into comics, social games, and all sorts of geeky stuff.

Bloo – GANG Mascot – If you need some jumping lessons or want something (or someone) clawed, Bloo’s services are available.. For a premium. Bloo is also the official mascot of the Geeky Antics Network Global. We may have mentioned this.. Also, Bloo Cam will be a thing, thanks to the combined efforts of Yogi and Stan.

James “ObioneX2” Tarr – Live Events & Gameplay Videos – Obi is hardcore when it comes to quality standards for A/V content. He’s been a long-time Twitch streamer and Vlogger so he’s seen first-hand what works and doesn’t. As such, he’ll be our specialist for quality control and video production in particular.

Michaela “PrincessKitty” Langley – Podcasts & Promotions – Ms. Kitty is our first non-dude on GANG but that’s not why she is cool. Her story is one many of us can relate to. Her geeky passions, particularly in gaming, helped make her who she is today. Michaela will be joining Yogizilla and other geeks to discuss the inner workings and behind-the-scenes stuff in gaming: social issues, game mechanics, theories, strategies, and the like. We’re going to go deep and provide a fresh perspective on games of the digital and tabletop varieties.

Dakota “Asmodeus” Ellis – Public Relations & Market Research – Asmo has been involved in various growing gaming communities on the ground level so he understands how things thrive, stagnate, or die off better than most. We see him as a huge asset because he can provide a fresh perspective for community engagement, sleeper-hit games, and technology trends. His “can do” attitude will make him great as a community manager, promoter, blog contributor, and media coordinator.. But his main role here is helping us establish new PR contacts and stay abreast of the latest haps in geek culture. We also have plans to get Kota into podcasting for the first time ever – he’ll pop his cherry right here on GANG!

Hiding in the shadows.. So mysterious!

James “Yuri” Fortengard – International News & Reviews – Yuri has often been considered a troll due to his strong opinions and unfiltered expression. We see him as a passionate individual (and resident asshole) who just needs a chance to show what he’s really about. Yuri has an impressive resume and we’re excited to have him join us in this auspicious project. Last we checked, he speaks a kajillion languages and can build a boat out of matchboxes, paperclips, and soda bottles. It’s only natural that he’ll be our go-to guy for international news and media coverage. Just a heads-up: if it’s mainstream, Fortengard probably hates it… Sorry.

[Neo]Jake McClenehan – Arts & Promotions– NeoJake joins us as a blog contributor, guest host, and resident expert on the arts. He will be providing creative oversight on music, sound effects, graphics, and other assets. Jake loves his indie games and classics, too! We’re particularly excited to have him share his personal works with us and help us come up with some cool bumpers, intros, and music loops.

Chris “DeathOfNation” Gannon – Editorials & Reviews – Chris and the Gaming Death Podcast crew join us as exclusive content partners. Chris shares a lot of the same passions and gripes we have about gaming, movies, social issues, and the like. This guy is a real geek and we love him for it! It is also worth noting that Chris considers FTL: Faster Than Light one of the best games ever made – bonus points awarded for that!

Nick “KiNgDeeM” Teri – Editorials & Photography – Nick, a.k.a. KiNgDeeM or KiNgy, loves ampersands so I will use one here, though I hate them in proper prose (that’s me: Yomar the OCD). Nick is a self-described father, blogger, Browncoat, gamer, geek, graphic designer, techie, vaping enthusiast, & Whovian. He will tell you he is out of his mind.. We would not argue.

“Morganafreya” – Graphic Design & Community Management – Morg is a great representation of our commitment to family-first gamers and geeks. It’s rare to find folks on Twitch, YouTube, and other gaming platforms like her. Most folks live in a strange alternate reality where there are no responsibilities or interruptions but Morg shares a side of the geek and gaming community that is rarely shared openly. She’s compassionate, authentic, and super supportive. When she’s not keeping things tame on the home front or streaming video games, Morg does graphic design work for us, including overlays and watermarks. Whenever we need a pinch hitter, she’s there to fill in for podcast hosts or help coordinate network efforts. She’s a true team player and we don’t know where we’d be without her and folks like her! Oh, Morg is also a fantastic writer. She’s all-around super handy, smart, and creative!

Taylor “BeardAndHat” Clark – Graphic Design, General Overflow & Editorials – We met Beard_And_Hat through our usual networking and community outreach efforts (in this case, by spending WAY too much time in Linkwall’s streams). Taylor is always willing to help or strike up a conversation. He rarely misses a live show or community event. We love having him around. He does fantastic graphic design work but, mainly, we keep him around because he’s an excellent conversationist, has really wonky opinions, and makes us laugh. His functional role is helping us identify and fill in the gaps in things. It’s also fun having brainstorming with him!

Anthony “BFT9000” Benedetto – Community Management & Quality Control – BFT is the guy we turn to when we need unfiltered, unapologetic criticism and quality checks. He helps us keep video and audio quality up, while spot-checking content throughout our various social media outposts and homebases. If we get something out without a snide remark from him, then we know we did a really good job.. Usually.

Oolong a.k.a. “F8TLblades” – Twitch Streamer & Podcast Fill-In Host – Oolong’s day-to-day responsibilities outside of the GeekyAntics Network and #TheGANG community keep him quite busy but, when he’s not off paying the bills or practicing for eSports, Oolong is a rotating/guest host on several of our shows. He has also been known to stream on Twitch, too. He’s one of our resident experts on fandoms ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to anime. Be sure to catch him on Timey-Wimey Tea Time!

Christine “CupcakeEnvy” Wilson – Twitch Streams & Community Gaming – While Christine is not currently super involved on our primary platforms, namely podcasts and written content, her focus on Twitch streaming and community gaming has helped her build a huge, highly-engaged audience. Many of her viewers have logged well over 100 viewing hours in the course of less than a year. While this is a rare feat, it proves that authenticity and a focus on people go a long way. Christine has generously donated cash and whole-heartedly love to our network, which keeps us driven to reach higher. This gal is the real deal: a true gamer, people person, and social media maven who just happens to be a lovely woman too. No, she’s not a unicorn.

Kevin “KMagic” / WRS Media – Arts Coverage, Podcasts & Twitch Events – Kevin and WRS Media comprise one of our fastest-growing networks and media outlets. Their content includes Real Talk With Andy Love, The Worst Radio Show, Podcast Infinity, and The Dark Zone Podcast. The WRS team is laser-focused on building quality content and a highly-engaged community around streaming video and live podcasts. In less than a year, they went from Episode 0 and 0 followers to thousands of followers, patrons, and dedicated fans. Keep on rocking, guys!

Janelle “GenieSlays” Montague – Twitch Streams & Cosplay – JanelNo5 is now GenieSlays. The re-branding represents a shift in her marketing approach. While she does not stream as often as before, she still has one of the strongest, most loyal Twitch followings of all the channels out there. Janel is really down-to-earth and chill, which makes everyone feel at home. Her skills with make-up and costumes make viewing her streams a special treat each and every time. You may sometimes catch her on HorsePLAY! LIVE, 2 Girls 1 Podcast, and other places beyond Twitch but gaming, cosplaying, and streaming is what she focuses on currently.

Nique “IBLoud” Devereaux – Partner Network & New Technologies Coordinator – Nique heads up Gods Of Mayhem, one of our sister networks, and streams to Twitch and other platforms as well. She is often a podcast co-host or guest, too. These days, she is one of the main folks that explores new platforms and technologies for use across our sites, applications, and shows. Nique also works in web development, game design, and programming. Yes, she’s not just a pretty face, folks!

While we are trying to keep the stench of big, soul-less corporations away from the Geeky Antics network, we do see the value in affiliates, advisors, and supporters working from the sidelines. These are the folks that are affiliated with GANG but not necessarily part of our network or our core team:

Fred Rojas – Marketing, Editorials, & Retro Games – THE Spydersvenom himself, Fred is the founder of Gaming History 101 (not to be confused with Hardcore Gaming 101 or Game Mechanics 101). Much like Yogi and a bunch of our other GANG peeps, Fred has a very diverse backgroud. He is a social media strategist with experience in traditional marketing. He appreciates games on all platforms and styles. These days, he is focusing on his career interests but he still keeps up with the gaming industry and geek culture. We tip our hats off to Fred as he somehow manages to produce quality content consistently without any interest in monetary gain. He will likely tell you that he does not want to lose his passion for video games and, thus, it is all a labor of love. Fred is the real deal.

Chip Cella – Public Relations & Tabletop Games – CaptinChaos is known as one of the grumpiest gamers over at AllGames.com but, believe us: he is a swell guy! Over the past several years, he has grown The B-Team Podcast from a warm-up act for VGO (Video Game Outsiders) to one of the most-respected gaming shows around. Chip has built quite the rolodex of contacts so, if you need guests, he’s a good guy to befriend (for that and many other reasons). We’re hoping he’ll help us show more love to tabletop games as that marketplace is booming and, really, the stuff coming out is far more interesting than today’s typical big studio video game release.

Matt Bradford – Journalism, Canadiasm, & Voice Acting – Our beloved Canadian, MattoMcFly (or “Moto”, as Obi calls him), has been featured on many gaming and zombie-related sites. He is an active host on Zombie Cast and VGO (Video Game Outsiders). Matt makes his rounds all over the interwebz, too. You should check out Matt Bradford’s SoundCloud page (BTW, this is not the musician dude.. our Matt is WAY cooler).

“Tigerclaw” – Network Liaison & News Reporter – TC helps us stay on top of the happenings on our partner and syndication networks, including AllGames.com, while also keeping us up to date on the latest news we may have missed otherwise. Typically, he only exists via text chat or Siri text-to-voice but, sometimes, you’ll hear his actual voice on podcasts!

Naturally, as a small team, we all wear different hats so titles are mostly for the purpose of fancypants effect. Our primary focus will be on podcasts and blog content, but we will be doing more videos, published works, and the like. As our priorities shift, we’ll expand our core team and responsibilities. That said, we’re always open to guest contributions and volunteers!

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